Duracraft DH-831 User manual

Brand: Duracraft

Model: DH-831

Category: Humidifiers

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

DH831

4 Gallon (15.1 Litre) Output Per Day

NATURAL COOL

MOISTURE

™

HUMIDIFIER

Model DH-831

OWNER’ S MANUAL

HIGH

NORMAL

OFF

POWER

HIGH

DESIRED

HUMIDITY

LOW

HUMIDITY

LEVEL

MOISTURE

OUTPUT

●

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

USING THIS HUMIDIFIER AND SAVE

THESE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

FOR EASY REFERENCE.

WHEN USING ANY ELECTRICAL APPLI-

ANCE, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SHOULD BE FOLLOWED INCLUDING:

Always place the humidifier on a firm,

flat and level surface. It may not work

properly on an uneven surface.

2. Place the humidifier in an area

where it is not accessible to children.

3. Do not place the humidifier near any

heat sources such as stoves, radiators

and heaters.

4. Before using the humidifier, check the

power cord for any signs of damage. If

the cord is found to be damaged,

DO NOT USE and return the humidifier

to Duracraft under the warranty agree-

ment for repair.

5. This product is equipped with a

polarized AC-line plug (a plug having

one blade wider than the other). This

plug will fit into the power outlet only one

way.

This is a safety feature. NEVER con-

nect the humidifier to any power source

other than a 120V AC polarized outlet. If

you are unable to insert the plug fully into

the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the

plug should still fail to fit, contact an

electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.

DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of

the polarized plug.

The humidifier should always be

unplugged and emptied when not in

operation or while being serviced or

cleaned.

7. Never tilt or attempt to move the

humidifier while it is operating or filled

with water.

UNPLUG the humidifier

before moving.

8. This humidifier requires regular clean-

ing. Refer to the CLEANING instructions

provided. Never clean the humidifier in

any manner other than as instructed in

this manual.

9. Turn the humidifier OFF if the relative

humidity exceeds 60%, or if you notice

moisture on the inside of your windows.

For proper humidity readings use an

hygrometer which is available in many

hardware and department stores, or

by ordering one from Duracraft (see

Replacement Parts and Care Products).

This humidifier was designed to produce

an output of 4 gallons (15.1 litres) over a

period of 24 hours; it will cover an area

of 1,765 sq. ft. (164 m

) — a room or

area approximately 35' x 50' (10.7m x

15.2m)*.

*Area covered and running time depend

on quality of construction and insulation.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the

DURACRAFT

MODEL DH-831

Natural Cool Moisture

™

HUMIDIFIER

with removable water tank.

Before using your humidifier, we

would like to explain the benefits of

maintaining your home or office at

the proper humidity level.

HEALTH

Your body needs moisture to stay healthy

and comfortable. Dry air can be damag-

ing and irritating. The Duracraft

Natural

Cool Moisture

™

Humidifier can help

relieve:

• Dry, itchy skin and chapped lips.

• Cold symptoms and congestion.

• Dry, scratchy throat and coughs.

For serious medical conditions, always

consult your physician prior to use.

ENVIRONMENT

Maintaining the proper moisture level in

your home or office with your Duracraft

Natural Moisture

™

Humidifier will also:

• Replace needed moisture in furniture.

• Keep indoor plants moist and healthy.

• Eliminate cracking and dryness in

wood furniture and fixtures.

• Minimize static electricity.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Dry air is pulled through the Natural

Cool Moisture

™

system and a quiet fan

disperses invisible, moisture-balanced air.

Unwanted minerals and bacteria from the

water are trapped inside the Natural

Cool Moisture

™

filter. There is no “mist”

or excessive condensation emitted.

Duracraft's

exclusive Automatic Moisture

Balance System

™

increases moisture out-

put when the air is dry and lowers the

moisture output when the humidity level is

high. This automatically adjusts the output

for maximum comfort and helps prevent

condensation.

INTRODUCTION

• Select a firm, level, flat

location — at least six

inches (15 cm) from any

wall for proper air flow

and convenient to an elec-

trical outlet.

• Place the humidifier on

a water-resistant surface,

as water can damage fur-

niture and some flooring.

Duracraft

will not accept

responsibility for property

damage caused by water

spillage.

We recommend that the

humidifier be disinfected

prior to first use. Please

see CLEANING instruc-

tions.

• Remove the Water Tank

by grasping handle and

pulling straight up. Set

aside (Fig. 1).

• Remove the Upper Motor

Housing from the Reservoir

Base, being careful not to

let the power cord drop

into the base (Fig. 2).

• Remove the Natural

Cool Moisture

™

filter from

its frame in the Reservoir

Base (Fig. 3). Run it under

cold water; this will help

reduce residue build-up.

Turn the filter upside down

before repositioning it in

its frame. Replace in the

humidifier. To help extend

the life of your filter,

repeat this step every time

you fill your humidifier.

• Turn the Water Tank

upside-down so that

the fill cap is facing up;

unscrew the fill cap by

turning it counter-clock-

wise.

• Fill the tank with

COOL tap water (Fig. 4).

Distilled water is not nec-

essary as the water is fil-

tered by the Natural Cool

Moisture

™

filter. DO NOT

USE HOT WATER.

• Replace the fill

cap by turning it

clockwise. DO NOT

OVER TIGHTEN.

NOTE: WHEN CARRYING

THE FILLED WATER TANK,

PLEASE USE THE HANDLE

AND PLACE YOUR OTHER

HAND UNDER THE

TANK FOR ADDITIONAL

SUPPORT.

SET UP

HIGH

NORMAL

OFF

POWER

HIGH

DESIRED

HUMIDITY

LOW

HUMIDITY

LEVEL

MOISTURE

OUTPUT

●

➡

FIG. 2

FIG. 3

➡

FIG. 1

FILLING

FIG. 4

OPERATION

• Position the Upper

Motor Housing back

into the Reservoir Base.

• Position the Water Tank

back into the humidifier

and secure into place.

• Some water will empty

into the Reservoir Base

when the filled Water Tank

is properly positioned.

• Once the filled tank has

been positioned, do not

attempt to move the

humidifier. If it has to be

moved, unplug the humidi-

fier and remove the Water

Tank first.

NOTE: DO NOT POUR

WATER INTO THE GRILL

ON THE TOP OF THE

UPPER MOTOR HOUS-

ING. DOING SO MAY

DAMAGE THE HUMIDIFIER

OR CAUSE PERSONAL

INJURY.

• With the power switch

in the OFF position, plug

the filled humidifier into a

polarized 120V outlet.

•

DO NOT FORCE THE

POLARIZED PLUG INTO

THE OUTLET

; it will only

fit one way.

CAUTION: DO NOT PLUG

IN THE HUMIDIFIER WITH

WET HANDS AS AN

ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD

OCCUR.

• Slide the Humidity

Level (Humidistat) knob

to HIGH.

• Set the moisture output

control to the desired

position:

– HIGH for fast humidify-

ing or NORMAL for qui-

eter operation.

NOTE: IF THE HUMIDIFIER

FAN WILL NOT START OR

RESTART WHEN YOU

SELECT A FAN SPEED, THE

HUMIDISTAT MAY BE SET

TOO LOW. MOVING THE

HUMIDITY LEVEL KNOB

TO A HIGHER SETTING

SHOULD START THE FAN.

• The length of time your

humidifier runs will vary

depending on the quality

of construction and

insulation of your room

or house, as well as the

fan speed.

• Adjust the round air

outlet grill on the top of

the Upper Motor Housing

(above the fan) to direct

moisture in the desired

direction. DO NOT aim

the moisture flow toward

furniture or walls that

could be damaged by

excessive moisture.

• When a comfortable

humidity level is reached,

lower the Humidity Level

(Humidistat) setting slowly

until the fan stops. The

DESIRED HUMIDITY light

will then illuminate, indi-

cating that the desired

humidity setting has been

reached. The Humidistat

will automatically restart

the fan each time the

humidity level falls

below this setting. This

"ON/OFF" cycle will con-

tinue periodically while

the humidifier is in use.

• Lower the Humidity

Level setting if condensa-

tion forms on walls or

windows.

• ALWAYS be sure to

discard any unused water

in the base each time you

refill the Water Tank or fin-

ish using the humidifier.

FILLING cont.

We recommend that you

clean the humidifier once

a week, or more often if

you:

• have hard water,

• notice a build-up

of impurities, or

• detect unpleasant odors.

Using DuraSept

™

Humidifier Bacteriostatic

Treatment (#AC-802) will

help control the growth

of bacteria, algae, and

odors and help extend

the life of the Natural

Cool Moisture

™

Filter.

NOTE: THE USE OF

OTHER WATER TREATMENT

PRODUCTS MAY CAUSE

DETERIORATION OF THE

FILTER OR DAMAGE THE

HUMIDIFIER, THEREBY

HINDERING THE HUMIDI-

FIER'S EFFECTIVENESS.

DO NOT USE SOAP,

DETERGENTS, OR

ABRASIVE CLEANSERS.

Cleaning involves two

steps: SCALE REMOVAL

and DISINFECTING.

Be sure to perform these

in the proper order to

avoid harmful chemical

interactions.

• First, turn off and

unplug the humidifier.

• Remove the Water Tank

by grasping the handle

and pulling straight up.

• Lift the Upper Motor

Housing from the

Reservoir Base.

• Remove the Natural

Cool Moisture

™

Filter

from its frame (Fig. 5).

• Discard any residual

water from the base.

STEP ONE:

WEEKLY

SCALE REMOVAL

(RESERVOIR

BASE)

• Fill the Reservoir

Base with DuraRinse

™

Humidifier Cleaner

(#AC-816), following

bottle instructions, or

one 8-oz. cup (250 ml) of

undiluted white vinegar.

Let solution stay for 20

minutes.

• With DuraRinse

™

vinegar still in the unit,

clean all interior surfaces

of the base with a soft

brush or cloth to remove

scale.

• Rinse Reservoir Base

thoroughly with clean,

warm water to remove

scale and cleaning

solution.

STEP TWO:

WEEKLY

DISINFECTING

(WATER TANK

AND RESERVOIR

BASE)

• Be sure the Water

Tank is empty. Fill with

water and DuraRinse

™

Humidifier Cleaner

(#AC-816), following

bottle instructions, or 1

teaspoon chlorine bleach

in 1 gallon (4 litres) water.

Let solution stay 20 min-

utes, swishing every few

minutes to wet all sur-

faces.

• Empty tank after 20

minutes. Rinse with water

until bleach/solution smell

is gone.

• Repeat for the

Reservoir Base.

➡

FIG. 5

CLEANING

CLEANING cont.

AFTER

DISINFECTING...

• Clean all surfaces of the

Upper Motor Housing

with a dry, soft cloth. DO

NOT USE WATER TO

CLEAN THE UPPER

MOTOR HOUSING. THIS

MAY DAMAGE THE

HUMIDIFIER OR CAUSE

ELECTRIC SHOCK.

• If you have hard water

you may need to clean

or change the filter more

often. If the filter is dirty,

rinse it under cold tap

water and turn the filter

upside down before

repositioning it in the

frame. Do not squeeze

or wring out pad. Do not

soak pad in bleach or

vinegar. When the filter

turns dark brown, replace

it. Using DuraSept

™

Humidifier Bacteriostatic

Treatment will help extend

the life of the filter. For

best and proven results,

always use Duracraft

Natural Cool Moisture

™

Filters available from your

local store or from

Duracraft.

• Reposition the Filter

Frame, Upper Motor

Housing, and Water Tank.

NOTE: THE FAN MOTOR

OF THIS HUMIDIFIER

AND THE NATURAL COOL

MOISTURE™ FILTER ARE

DESIGNED TO FUNCTION

EFFICIENTLY AS A SET.

USING ANY OTHER

FILTER COULD DAMAGE

THE HUMIDIFIER'S

MOTOR OR IMPAIR

ITS PERFORMANCE.

END-OF-SEASON

CARE AND

STORAGE

• Follow weekly CLEAN-

ING instructions at end of

humidification season or

when humidifier will not

be used for at least one

week or more.

• Remove and throw

away filter; do not store

with a used filter

(SAVE

THE FILTER FRAME FOR

USE WITH YOUR REPLACE-

MENT FILTER PAD).

• Let the humidifier dry

completely before storing.

Do not store with water

inside the Reservoir Base

or Water Tank.

• Pack the unit in its

original carton and store

in a cool, dry location.

• Remember to install a

new filter and clean the

humidifier at the start of

the next humidification

season.

Model AC-802 —

DuraSept

™

Humidifier

Bacteriostatic Treatment

helps control the growth

of bacteria and algae in

your humidifier and helps

prevent unpleasant mildew

odors. It can also extend

the life of the Natural

Cool Moisture

™

Filter. For

best results, DuraSept

™

should be added every

time you fill your

humidifier.

Model AC-816 —

DuraRinse

™

Humidifier

Cleaner

helps soften lime

scale and mineral deposits

when cleaning the Natural

Cool Moisture

™

Humidifier.

DuraRinse

™

should be

used whenever you begin

to notice discoloration in

the humidifier's reservoir

or water tank.

Model AC-817 —

DuraFree

™

Humidifier

Water Softener

softens

hard water impurity

deposits in the reservoir

and on the Natural Cool

Moisture

™

Filter so they

can be easily rinsed

away.

Model AC-850 —

Humidifier Complete

Care Kit.

A complete care

kit for your Natural Cool

Moisture

™

Humidifier,

including one 32-oz.

(946 ml) bottle of each

of the above products:

DuraSept

™

, DuraRinse

™

and DuraFree

™

CARE PRODUCTS

ELECTRICAL RATINGS

This product is rated 0.45

amps at 120V, 60 Hz.

NOTE: IF YOU EXPERI-

ENCE A PROBLEM WITH

YOUR HUMIDIFIER'S

UPPER MOTOR HOUSING,

PLEASE SEE THE WARRAN-

TY FOR INSTRUCTIONS.

PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT

TO OPEN OR REPAIR THE

UPPER MOTOR HOUSING

YOURSELF. DOING SO WILL

VOID THE WARRANTY

AND COULD CAUSE DAM-

AGE OR PERSONAL

INJURY. IF THE PROBLEM

STILL PERSISTS, PLEASE

CALL:

DURACRAFT CORP.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

DEPARTMENT

TOLL FREE: 1-800-554-4558

Business Hours:

Monday – Friday

8:00 AM – 10:00 PM (EST)

Weekends

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (EST)

Mail questions or

comments to:

DURACRAFT CORP.

Customer Service Dept.

250 Turnpike Road

Southborough, MA 01772

U.S.A.

Please be sure to

specify model number.

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND CARE PRODUCTS

Item Model No. Price U.S. Price Can.

Natural Cool Moisture

™

Replacement Filter AC-818 $ 14.99 $20.25

DuraFree™ Humidifier Water Softener (32 oz./946ml) AC-817 $ 5.00 $ 6.75

DuraRinse

™

Humidifier Cleaner (32 oz./946ml) AC-816 $ 5.00 $ 6.75

DuraSept

™

Humidifier Bacteriostatic

Treatment (32 oz./946ml) AC-802 $ 5.00 $ 6.75

Humidifier Complete Care Kit AC-850 $14.00 $18.50

Hygrometer (measures room humidity level) AC-900 $14.99 $20.25

Water Tank DH-831-1 $15.99 $21.50

To order replacement parts or care products, complete and mail the enclosed Order

Form. Be sure to include a check or money order payable to Duracraft Corporation

or call the Duracraft Customer Service Department on our toll-free number:

1-800-554-4558. VISA, MASTERCARD or DISCOVER are accepted.

The above prices do not include shipping charges or sales tax where applicable.

HIGH

NORMAL

OFF

POWER

HIGH

DESIRED

HUMIDITY

LOW

HUMIDITY

LEVEL

MOISTURE

OUTPUT

●

Water Tank

Natural Cool

Moisture

™

Filter

Upper Motor

Housing

Reservoir

Base

Air Outlet Grill

Filter Frame

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND CARE PRODUCTS

If your local dealer is out of stock, Duracraft replacement parts and care products may

be ordered directly. Fill out the form and mail it along with a check or money order (no

cash, please) to Duracraft Corp. at the address shown below. Please allow four weeks

for delivery. Massachusetts residents add 5% Sales Tax. Please add 7% G.S.T. plus

applicable provincal taxes.

Item Item No. Quan. Price U.S. Price Can. Total

Natural Cool Moisture™

Replacement Filter AC-818 $ 14.99 $20.00

DuraFree

™

Humidifier

Water Softener (32 oz./946 ml) AC-817 $ 5.00 $6.75

DuraRinse

™

Humidifier Cleaner

(32 oz./946 ml) AC-816 $ 5.00 $6.75

DuraSept

™

Humidifier

Bacteriostatic Treatment (32 oz./946 ml) AC-802 $ 5.00 $6.75

Humidifier Complete Care Kit AC-850 $14.00 $18.50

Hygrometer (measures

room humidity) AC-900 $14.99 $20.00

Water Tank DH-831-1 $15.99 $21.50

SUBTOTAL

7% G.S.T. & applicable provincal taxes

MA Residents add 5% Sales Tax

Shipping and Handling

TOTAL ENCLOSED

Name

Address

Day time phone no. ( )

In case we need to contact you about your order.

ORDER FORM FOR MODEL DH-831

Parts and accessories subject to availability.

Prices may change without notice.

❏ CHECK OR MONEY ORDER

ENCLOSED. NO COD’S ACCEPTED.

SEND TO:

Duracraft Corporation.

Customer Service Department

250 Turnpike Road

Southborough, MA 01772 U.S.A.

Attn: Customer Service Department

or for MasterCard, Visa or Discover orders:

Cardholder name (please print):

Cardholder signature:

Card Number: Expiration Date:

Please Check: MasterCard ■■ Visa ■■ Discover ■■

$ 4.50 U.S.

$ 6.00 Can.

DURACRAFT

4 Gallon (15.1 Litre)

Output Per Day

DURACRAFT

NATURAL COOL

MOISTURE™ HUMIDIFIER

This product has been engineered

and crafted with great care for your

satisfaction.

Please read all instructions before

attempting to use this product.

Be sure

to fill out and return the enclosed

card within 7 days of purchase.

A. This 5 year limited warranty applies

to repair or replacement of product found

to be defective in material or workman-

ship. This warranty does not apply to

damage resulting from commercial, abu-

sive, unreasonable use or supplemental

damage. Defects that are the result of

normal wear and tear will not be consid-

ered manufacturing defects under this

warranty. Duracraft is not liable for inci-

dental or consequential damages of any

nature. Any implied warranty of mer-

chantability or fitness for a particular pur-

pose on this product is limited in duration

to the duration of this warranty. Some

regions do not allow the exclusion or lim-

itation of incidental or consequential

damages, or limitations on how long an

implied warranty lasts, so the above limi-

tations or exclusions may not apply to

you. This warranty gives you specific

legal rights, and you also may have

other rights which vary from region to

region. This warranty applies only to the

original purchaser of this product.

B. At its option Duracraft will repair or

replace this product if it is found defec-

tive in material or workmanship.

Defective product should be returned

directly to Duracraft.

C. This warranty does not cover damage

resulting from any unauthorized attempts

to repair or from any use not in accor-

dance with this manual.

D. Return defective product to the follow-

ing address with a brief description of

the problem. Include proof of purchase

and a U.S. $10.00/Can.$13.50 check

or money order for handling, return pack-

ing and shipping charges. Please include

your name, address and a daytime

phone number. You must prepay shipping

charges. Mark carton

“Attention Repair

Department.

” Ship to:

Duracraft Corp.

Southpoint Distribution Center

4755 Southpoint Drive

Memphis, TN 38118

U.S.A.

NOTE: THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT

COVER THE NATURAL COOL MOISTURE™

FILTER, WHOSE PERFORMANCE WILL

DEPEND UPON THE CONDITION OF

THE WATER USED IN THE HUMIDIFIER.

LIMITED WARRANTY

HU4080.97

Duracraft DH-831 User manual

Brand: Duracraft

Model: DH-831

Category: Humidifiers

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

DH831

Download PDF

report

Duracraft DH-831 User manual

This manual is also suitable for

Duracraft DH-831 User manual

Related papers

Other documents